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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,537.68, 552,846.03 and 102,299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,537.68, 552,846.03 and 102,299.32 is: 153,459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,537.68 : 552,846.03 = 102,299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,537.68/552,846.03 = 102,299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,537.68x = 552,846.03 × 102,299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,537.68x = 56,555,772,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,555,772,933.70/368,537.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,459.95

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